Temper flares during a meeting of princes in Ipetumodu, Osun State, after a call was made for Governor Ademola Adeleke to declare the stool of the Apetumodu vacant following the conviction of Oba Joseph Oloyede in the United States. Oba Oloyede, the 27th Apetumodu, was recently sentenced to more than four years’ imprisonment in the […]
The deal was reached in a closed-door meeting fixed by the Department of State Services, DSS, and attended by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The outcome was confirmed by the Acting NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, while the Ministry of Labour stated that it would issue a […]
The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warning that members would embark on a nationwide strike if their demands were not met. The threat comes amid mounting pressure on Nigeria’s weak public health system, which is already grappling with a shortage of doctors, poor infrastructure, and overcrowded hospitals. Resident doctors, […]
Hussein joined the list of aspirants vying for the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket ahead of the election He made this known while addressing thousands of his supporters at the Osun APC State Secretariat, Osogbo. The former Senator noted that he is the most experienced aspirant among the 13 contenders having served in different public […]
According to the agency, the session will focus on several key concerns, including unruly passenger behaviour, passenger handling protocols, unresolved refund and compensation complaints, and the enforcement of regulations such as mobile phone switch-off instructions during flights. Also on the agenda are the proposed introduction of radio frequency identification (RFID) bag tags, improvements in flight […]
The OCHA Brigade is a state-run enforcement agency in Anambra, tasked with ensuring environmental sustainability, enforcing government policies on cleanliness, order, and discipline, and improving the overall health of the state. Eyewitness near the scene and a trader in the market who identified herself as Chinwendu said, “The incident occurred this morning as some traders were […]
The Alone crooner, who moved to Lagos in 2018 to pursue a career in music, shared the story during a interview and described his first night in the city of Lagos as an incident that almost made him give up on his dreams. “The very first day I came to Lagos, I was arrested. I […]
Speaking through House Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere at a public accounts conference, Abbas said debt can drive economic growth when managed properly, but becomes harmful when used recklessly. “Reckless debt that fuels consumption or corruption must be exposed and rejected,” he said, urging parliaments to ensure that all borrowing decisions are made in the public […]
According to reports, the 60-year-old Australian is set to return to Premier League management after finalising an agreement ahead of Forest’s upcoming clash with Arsenal. The former Tottenham boss held talks with Forest earlier this week, with both parties moving swiftly to reach an understanding. Postecoglou will become the club’s eighth permanent manager since Evangelos […]
The $4-billion dam, built across the Blue Nile near the Sudanese border, has been a source of national pride for Ethiopia and a rare symbol of unity in a country facing deep internal divisions. Constructed by Italian firm Webuild, the dam stands 170 metres tall and stretches nearly two kilometres, with the capacity to generate […]